GentleMAX® Laser Photorejuvenation

GentleMAX® laser photorejuvenation at SKIN Medical Spa targets age spots, freckles, sun damage, rosacea, fine lines, enlarged pores, spider veins, and broken capillaries on the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands. Two to four sessions are typically recommended for dramatic results, with minimal downtime — redness and puffiness typically resolve within hours. Treatments are performed by Dr. Robert Colvin, a board-certified physician with over 20 years of medical aesthetics experience.

GentleMAX® laser photorejuvenation at SKIN Medical Spa in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighbourhood uses a dual-wavelength laser platform to simultaneously target vascular lesions and pigmented irregularities across the face and body. The GentleMAX® system combines the 755 nm Alexandrite wavelength for lighter skin tones and the 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelength for darker skin, making it suitable for a wide range of patients seeking a safer, more precise photorejuvenation experience than older IPL devices. The treatment addresses a broad spectrum of skin concerns in a single session: solar lentigines (age spots), ephelides (freckles), generalised sun damage, rosacea-related redness, acne scars, dilated pores, telangiectasias (broken capillaries), spider veins on the face and legs, and mild fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment areas include the full face, neck, décolletage, forearms, backs of the hands, and legs — making it one of the most versatile rejuvenation modalities available at the clinic. Session durations range from a few minutes for a small isolated spot to approximately one hour for a full-face and neck treatment. A series of two to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is typically recommended to achieve dramatic, cumulative improvement. Downtime is minimal: patients may experience mild erythema (redness) and slight oedema (puffiness) that resolves within a few hours, meaning most patients return to normal activities on the same day. All laser procedures at SKIN Medical Spa are performed or directly supervised by Dr. Robert Colvin, a board-certified physician and Allergan-certified injectable instructor who has treated tens of thousands of patients since founding the clinic in 2005. The Union Street location in Cow Hollow is convenient for residents of San Francisco's Marina district, Pacific Heights, North Beach, and visitors from Marin County and the East Bay.